Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:44 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 28m at 7:11 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Apr 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:113.26:54-0.25:511.86:397:15Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:285.32:462.78:03-0.16:232.36:387:16Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:235.19:35-0.16:377:16Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:444.86:473.211:07-0.310:152.96:357:17Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:264.77:233.712:16-0.56:347:18Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:514.97:524.112:022.51:08-0.86:337:19Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:575.18:204.51:061.81:50-0.86:317:19Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:515.38:484.91:561.22:27-0.76:307:20Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:395.29:145.22:400.62:59-0.56:297:21New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:225.09:415.43:200.13:29-0.16:287:22New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:044.710:075.54:00-0.23:570.36:267:22New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:464.310:345.54:39-0.34:220.86:257:23New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:303.811:005.45:19-0.44:461.36:247:24Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:203.36:00-0.25:081.86:227:25Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:222.96:450.05:262.26:217:25Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:052.77:380.35:302.66:207:26Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:314.58:520.56:197:27First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:244.110:290.66:187:28First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:053.87:333.511:400.511:473.06:167:29First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:513.87:393.712:280.36:157:29First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:014.07:514.012:382.51:040.26:147:30Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:534.38:064.31:161.91:330.16:137:31Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:384.48:244.71:501.42:000.16:127:32Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:194.58:455.12:250.82:260.26:117:32Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:014.59:085.53:010.22:530.46:097:33Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:434.49:355.83:39-0.43:200.76:087:34Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:294.210:066.14:20-0.83:501.06:077:35Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:213.810:406.15:05-1.04:211.46:067:35Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:223.55:56-1.14:561.96:057:36Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:353.26:52-1.05:362.36:047:37Waning Gibbous30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410840)

Common Questions About Santa Monica, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Santa Monica, CA today?

Slack tide in Santa Monica, CA is approximately 10:57 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Santa Monica, CA?

Santa Monica, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 85% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Santa Monica, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Santa Monica, CA?

Tide predictions for Santa Monica, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Santa Monica, CA?

Tide data for Santa Monica, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410840. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410840.

What is the moon phase in Santa Monica, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Santa Monica, CA is Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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